With Bristol Bears now back at the top table of European rugby next season, playing in the Premiership and European Challenge Cup, having won promotion out of the Championship, we take a look at all the transfer news and rumours at the clubs they will be facing next season.

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Springbok superstar linked with Bath

Despite having one of the best backrows in the Gallagher Premiership, Bath Rugby are bring linked with Springbok Number 8 Duane Vermeulen.

Vermeulen, who was instrumental in the series victory over England this month, has ruled himself out for international selection during the Rugby Championship.

It was thought that he was heading to Japan for a short stint in the Top League.

However, according South African news outlet Netwerk24, report Bath have entered the race for his signature once he finishes playing in Japan.

However with Taulupe Faletau and Zach Mercer already in Bath's squad a move for the big South African, who was at Toulon last season, seems hard to fathom.

Rohan Janse Van Rensburg of Sale Sharks

Sharks beat Gloucester to signing South African international

Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Rohan Janse Van Rensburg from the Emirates Lions on a three year deal.

Both clubs have agreed that Rohan can join Sale Sharks on a permanent basis after his successful loan spell with the club during the 2017/18 season.

The player is contracted until November 2018 however the Lions have agreed to release him five months early.

The 23-year-old Springbok began his professional career with the Blue Bulls in 2013, making seven appearances and scoring four tries before moving to the Lions rugby set-up where he was a key figure for the Golden Lions in their Currie Cup campaigns.

A breakthrough season in 2016 saw Van Rensburg cross the line 10 times in just 17 games which drew the attention of the rugby world and, in particular, Steve Diamond.

Arriving at Sale in November on a short-term contract as cover for the injured Johnny Leota and Will Addison, Rohan made an instant impact, scoring 3 tries in 8 games. More importantly, the young Springbok added a much-needed physical presence to the Sharks backline.